York Self Drive Boat Hire

Book now from £45.00

Highlights of your York Self Hired Boat Trip:

  • Become a captain and explore the sites of York’s riverside in style!
  • Jump on board of one of the 14 boats available: their names are Josephine, Angie, Leonie, Sarah, Yvette, Kathryn, Alice-May, Lucy, Tina, Heather, Ellen, Rebecca, Emma and Penn
  • Embark your beloved ones on a group aquatic adventure as each boat can accommodate up to 8 people - providing plenty of room
  • Explore the same river that brought the Vikings to the beautiful city of York
  • Learn how to operate your motor boat along with the safety and river rules to follow whilst enjoying the experience

What's included in your York Self Hire Boat Trip:

  • 1h River Boat Hire (max. 5 passengers per boat)
  • Life jackets for children
  • Full instructions
  • Well-behaved dogs are welcome

Take the helm on board your own York self drive motor boat and sail down the River Ouse!

Why not try your hand at skippering your own boat by hiring one of their fleet of Self-Drive Red Boats?! They are fantastic fun, safe and easy to drive.

Enjoy a leisurely one-hour hire, exploring York from the helm of your own self-drive motorboat. Become a captain and explore the sites of York’s riverside in style!

KING'S STAITH,
York,
GB YO19SN
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How to find us

  • Address: King’s Staith Landing, King’s Staith, York, YO1 9SN, England, United Kingdom
  • Nearest station: York (Go to Rail Station (Stop RI) to get route bus 66)
  • Life Jackets

Yes! Life jackets will be provided for any children.

You are your own guide! This is a private charter booking for you to have exclusive time with your family and friends

Of course! Please note that children under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult

They happily welcome well-behaved dogs on board, as long as they are kept on a lead.

Individuals who wish to rent must be at least 18 years old and may be asked to provide identification, such as a passport or driving license.

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